Term Name: positive regulation of smooth muscle contraction
Synonyms: activation of smooth muscle contraction, stimulation of smooth muscle contraction, up regulation of smooth muscle contraction, up-regulation of smooth muscle contraction, upregulation of smooth muscle contraction
Definition: Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of smooth muscle contraction.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0045987]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: biological regulation positive regulation of muscle contraction regulation of smooth muscle contraction
has subtype: positive regulation of gastro-intestinal system smooth muscle contraction positive regulation of hindgut contraction positive regulation of uterine smooth muscle contraction positive regulation of vascular associated smooth muscle contraction
positively regulates: smooth muscle contraction